How to Recover Deleted Videos From Your Android Phone or Tablet

How to Recover Deleted Videos From Your Android Phone or Tablet

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How to Recover Deleted Videos From Your Android Phone or Tablet

Get your files back with DiskDigger on Android

By Nicholas Congleton Nicholas Congleton Writer William Patterson University Nick Congleton has been a tech writer and blogger since 2015. His work has appeared in PCMech, Make Tech Easier, Infosec Institute, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 26, 2022 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Use DiskDigger. Tap Full Scan, then choose the directory where your deleted videos were located.Next, tap the type of video you deleted, then tap OK to search the directory.Choose the files you want to recover > tap Recover. This article explains how to recover deleted videos on Android. Instructions apply to all smartphones and tablets running Android 7.0 and later.

How to Recover Videos on Android With DiskDigger

To get back your deleted videos: Download and install DiskDigger from the Google Play Store. Allow any permissions DiskDigger requests. Recovering videos with DiskDigger requires root access to your smartphone or tablet. Consider the pros and cons of rooting your Android device. Launch DiskDigger, and tap No Thanks when prompted to purchase the premium version. The pro version of DiskDigger recovers deleted music and document files in addition to pictures and videos. Go to the DiskDigger main menu, and tap Full Scan. This option is only available if you unlocked root access to your device. When the scan is complete a window appears, find and tap the directory where your deleted videos were located. Tap the type of video you deleted, or select all the video types. Then, tap OK to confirm you want to begin. If you want to see what comes with the pro version of the app, scroll through the listing. DiskDigger supports many file formats. DiskDigger searches the directory you chose and looks for deleted files that match the selected formats. Depending on the size of the directory, this process could take a while. Monitor the progress at the bottom of the screen. Pause DiskDigger if it slows down your device. When DiskDigger finishes, a window opens and tells you if it found any recoverable files on your device. Tap OK to see what it found. Tap the check boxes next to the files you want to recover, then tap Recover at the bottom of the screen. The app asks you where you'd like to recover your files to. Choose one of the three options: Android: Restore the video to your Android device. Return the file to its original location, move it to the SD card, or send it anywhere else you choose.Online File Storage: Have DiskDigger save the video to Dropbox, Google Drive, or another app that sends files to the cloud or a different storage location.Desktop or Server: Send the file to your desktop or server via FTP if it is set up. When DiskDigger is finished placing the resurrected video where you directed it to, close the app and play your video. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Recover Deleted Photos on Android How to Recover Deleted Facebook Posts How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Any Phone How to Back Up Your Android Phone to a PC How to Get Rid of a Virus on an Android Tablet 3 Best Free Antivirus Apps for Android Phones How to Retrieve a Deleted Voicemail on Android Puran File Recovery v1.2.1 Review (Free Undelete Tool) How to Remove a Video From YouTube How to Recover Permanently Deleted Photos From iCloud The 21 Best Free Data Recovery Software Tools (Oct. 2022) EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard v15.6 (A Free Undelete Tool) How to Recover Deleted Snapchat Memories How to Recover Deleted Messages on Facebook Messenger How to Access Google Docs Trash How to Recover Deleted Files (Easy, 5 to 25 Minutes) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
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